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Calvados & Ginger Fizz {the perfect autumn cocktail}

Cooler weather and darker evenings call for a warming and spicy cocktail to usher in the new season. This calvados and ginger fizz brings two favorite fall flavors into one glass. Sweet, tart apple and spicy, warming ginger marry perfectly, coming together in this well-balanced and super fresh tasting drink. It’s the perfect way to use up a dearth of apples after a trip to the orchard or farmer’s market. While the autumn leaves around the glasses are definitely optional, they certainly drive the seasonal feeling home, and make the cocktails feel extra special.

First, make the Ginger Simple Syrup:

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 cup dark honey

1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 orange, zested

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the water and the honey and bring up to a boil. Stir until the honey dissolves into the water, then remove from the heat.

Add the ginger, vanilla, and orange zest, and let this mixture steep for at least 15 minutes, 30 if you have the time.

Strain the mixture and transfer to a glass jar. This will keep in the fridge for a week or so.